Apple has launched two new iPad Pro models, building on the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 that launched 2018 but adding in a more powerful, more functional and more expensive keyboard.
The ProMotion 120Hz display hasn’t changed in a year-and-a-half, but the internals are faster and the camera should support more advanced augmented reality functions down the line.
These are the top-end tablets that Apple offer to the market, so while you’ll be paying a lot for one of these we fully expect them to be some of the best tablets money can buy.
Some observers speculated that Apple might announce the iPhone 9 alongside its new iPads, but that never came to fruition. Instead, the company unveiled its new MacBook Air laptop alongside the new iPads, at a startlingly-similar $999 price point.
But you’re here to see about the new iPads – and we’ve put together everything we know so far about the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 for 2020. Looking to buy new ipad pro 2020? Sell iPad pro 2018 to Tradelectronics for cash and get paid instantly to buy your new iPad 2020.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? The next generation of Apple’s premium iPad Pro tablets
- When is it out? Pre-orders began March 18, with first delivery on March 24
- How much will it cost? A range of prices depending on size, but all rather pricey
New iPad Pro 2020 release date and price
The new iPad Pro models were announced on March 18, and you’re able to order them from today on Apple’s online store. Apple has closed its physical stores for the foreseeable future owing to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The actual iPad Pro 2020 release date is March 24, according to Apple, although the online store says that first delivery date is March 25 in the US. You may have to wait an extra day to play with your brand new iPad.
How much will the new iPad Pro 2020 cost? It really depends on whether you go for the 11-inch version or opt for the 12.9-inch model, and which storage size you go with. There’s also the LTE cellular model that bumps up the price.
Below we’ve put together a chart of the prices for the standard Wi-Fi only models:
New iPad Pro 2020 design and display
As in 2018, there are two models of the 2020 iPad Pro. You have the choice of one with an 11-inch display, or one with 12.9-inch.
It comes with 120Hz refresh rate, which brings a quick refreshing display that makes gaming and scrolling through your social media feeds look smoother than on standard 90Hz screens that you’ll find on cheaper devices.
If you opt for the smaller display, you’ll get a resolution of 2388 x 1668. The larger model has 2732 x 2048, and both offer 264 pixels per inch. Both tablets are available in either silver or space gray.
The bottom edge of the tablet comes with a USB-C port, but there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack here for wired headsets. That’s something Apple dropped on the iPad Pro 2018, and it hasn’t made a return for this model.
iPadOS 13.4 will be up and running on the new iPads if you buy them on day one. You can expect software updates from Apple over the next couple of years too.
Previously, iPad products have used iOS software but last year the company spun out the software on its tablets to its own name. It works much the same, but there are a few improvements that are meant to help productivity.
iPadOS 13.4 specifically brings trackpad-like support to the operating system for the first time.
Apple says, “The cursor appears as a circle that highlights user interface elements, text fields and apps on the Home screen and Dock, giving a clear indication of what users can click on. Fluid gestures on the trackpad make it easy to switch between apps, access the app switcher and activate the Dock, Control Center and apps in Slide Over.”
The camera is where Apple seems to have mostly improved its new iPad. That isn’t a big focus for many people, but this is aimed at those who want to experience augmented reality experiences on their iPad.
For the first time, Apple has included two rear cameras on the iPad Pro. One is a 12MP f/1.8 wide camera while the other is a 10MP f/2.4 aperture.
There is also a new feature called a LiDAR Scanner that is designed for depth-sensing capabilities. That should improve Portrait photography on your iPad, but it’s mostly set to be used to improve augmented reality apps.
The scanner is capable of measuring the distance of items up to 5 meters away. The cameras are able to film in 4K too, so you can film your footage and edit it directly on the iPad.
If that’s your intention, the new iPad comes with five microphones in an attempt to pick up cleaner audio than on previous products. The microphones are still the same in number as 2018, but are higher quality – we’ll test them out when our review appears to see if they allow for things like podcasting with no extra mic.
New iPad Pro 2020 specs and performance
Apple’s new A12Z Bionic Chip is inside the tablet, and while we’ve yet to be able to test it Apple’s claims on paper seem strong. The company says this chip is designed for demanding tasks like “editing 4K video or designing 3D models”.
Apple also claims the iPad Pro is now “more powerful than most Windows PC laptops”. We’ve yet to see the evidence to back up that claim, but we’ll ask Apple where it has got its details from.
There are lots of storage options for the iPad Pro 2020, and both models have the same amount of variants. The lowest is 128GB, then if you need more there are three additional options: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
As ever, Apple doesn’t offer the option for adding a microSD card in so whatever storage you buy you’ll be stuck with.
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You have the choice of a Wi-Fi-only model, or a cellular version. Note that this is just a 4G version, and Apple’s new tablet won’t be able to connect to emerging 5G networks like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G can. Maybe that’s being saved for the iPad Pro 2021.
Apple hasn’t shared with us the exact battery capacity specs, but it claims all models will be able to last up to 10 hours of watching video or internet browsing over Wi-Fi. That claim drops to nine hours if you’re using a cellular network.
Buy it if…
You need durability
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) is more robust than just about every other notebook laptop on the market, thanks to its anodized aluminum exterior. Everything about this laptop feels sturdy, ready to rough it for a few rounds of Civilization on a long bus journey.
You want all-day battery life
Despite its gaming roots, this laptop isn’t power-hungry. The Razer Blade Stealth 13 can run everyday tasks for ages with power plans in Windows 10, and handles extended gaming sessions reasonably well thanks to a well-optimized processor.
You enjoy the quiet
Even during a gaming binge, the Blade Stealth 13 never gets too loud and never overheats. This is in part due to the laptop’s slightly thicker form factor compared to other high-end notebooks, but we feel it’s a worthy trade-off.
Don’t buy it if…
You’re looking for something cheap
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) is a performance Ultrabook with a high standard of build quality, but that Razer branding doesn’t come cheap. If you’re on a budget, we’d advise you look elsewhere – or keep an eye out for a higher-spec model of this Blade on sale.
You want lots of storage
The use of a 256GB drive in this Ultrabook is nothing short of baffling, especially given the price tag. Yes, it’s a speedy drive, but anyone working with large files or numerous game downloads is quickly going to find themselves resorting to external storage.
You want great gaming performance
We were actually impressed with how well the Razer Blade 13 (2019) performed in our gaming tests, but it’s simply not going to beat a system with a discrete graphics card. This model of the Razer Blade 13 is great for esports and indie games, but there are definitely better gaming laptops out there.
Author: Christian Guyton
Source: Techradar
